Author: FM College Admin

Medtail facility insights Medtail can be seen as a quick and easy way for patients to obtain medical services without going to a hospital or doctor’s office. Changes in medical care, including telehealth, have driven the design of health care facilities in different directions. As shoppers navigate the parking lot of their favorite retail area,…

Winter will be here before we know it, which means snow and ice for much of the northern United States. However, there could be snow even down South, so no matter where you live, it’s important that your facility be ready for winter weather. BrightView, a commercial landscaping and snow services company, recently hosted an…

Experts have gone back and forth about whether we’re technically in a recession. But as the dust settles, one thing’s clear: companies feel like there’s an economic slowdown—and they’re looking for ways to cut costs. For many companies, safety programs might be first on the chopping block. But if you’re thinking about a program cut, remember: safety should…

The threat of cybercrime impacts all businesses, no matter how big or small they are. The more advanced our operations become through modern software, the more open they are to outside attacks. But advancement is essential for progress, and even the buildings we do our work in are not as simple as they used to…

The construction industry fall protection standard remains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited standard for the 12th year in a row, the agency announced on September 20. Patrick Kapust, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented a list of preliminary figures for fiscal year (FY) 2022—the fiscal year ends September…

It is important for facilities professionals to learn not only how to manage energy but also how to incorporate conservation and sustainability into their facilities. James Myers, P.E., ProFM, principal of Myers Services, recently gave a webinar on the “5 Aspects of Energy Management,” sponsored by Avetta and ABM, for Facilities Management Advisor. He has…